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Assassination Classroom

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I love the thought that you give to each of the student interaction with Koro-sensei and how not only are they learning but they're also overcoming their fears and weaknesses. Also I really like when you said that when the class questions their teacher they learn to respect them, as that is not something I had thought about before but when I think about it, its true. The teachers that I respect and admire the most is the ones that I question about why they do something a certain way and what not. Overall this anime has reminded me about how important teachers are to our society despite the poor pay that they receive, because in all reality all it takes it one good teacher to be able to impact some ones life forever.

Assassinations Classroom

Assassination Classroom, while I was only able to watch the assigned episodes, it had definitely sparked my interest and I would like to continue watching and finish the entire series. Some of the themes that I would like to touch upon is the discrimination that Class E faces, while being a class of misfits, they aren't offered good teachers or good environments to learn. Thus they are discriminated against and seen as the dumb misfits that will not succeed. Without the proper resources to grow and learn, they are kind of just stuck as part of class E once they become part of it. I correlated this with real world issues such as in some places those who are born in poverty have very poor access to education and because of this their social mobility is little to none, so they are born in that class and will forever stay in that class despite a lot of their efforts. However this all changes with Koro sensei's teaching as he actually takes time to educate and understand his students in a nurturing environment, their stigma of not being good enough or smart enough is eventually broking seeing as many of the student go on to score and surpass those who were in the non misfit classes.

This not only shows the importance of having good Teachers (as they literally have some of the most important jobs on the planet) but also it depicts the great impact that they have on our future and how just ONE good teacher can change a persons life trajectory completely. Also I would like to connect this with having a set vs a growth mindset, with Koro Sensei the kids had an open mind believing they could improve and grow which thus led them to be able to do so and surpass their peers test scores.

Overall from what I watched I would like to continue watching and I really enjoyed this anime so far.

bryanschmuck

Cyberpunk Edgerunners

We really poppin off with the class suggestions huh.

This show was actually such a banger, but I was pretty sad that David ended up dying in the end. I do believe that the ending is a bit better with David dying for Lucy, and then we get to see Lucy live out her dream of going to the moon, but it's still pretty sad.

I think that it's clear the overall theme of the story is discrimination and overcoming it (which is why I was extra sad with David because he's had such a shitty life and ended up still dying young). We can see from the very beginning of the show that David comes from a single parent home and is very poor, as they can barely afford to pay to wash their clothes. His mother dies as a result of a criminal heist or attack or something gone wrong, which leaves David to fend for himself and forces him to commit to a life of crime in order to get by, but also to rebel against the society that has put him in this position.

The show clearly shows the problems that many disadvantaged people in society face, and I believe that it urges us to try to do more to help them. It is not David's fault that he was born into poverty, and despite being a gifted student he had to resort to more shady methods because they were more cost efficient. And despite the characters being criminals, I would argue that some of them (very strong emphasis on some), are better people than the corporate minds that seem to run the society. This class divide is very prevalent for much of the show, and I think that thematically the show was pretty well done.

Animation was beautiful, characters had distinct designs, music was also very good. Overall, really good show.

zotalks

Your take on themes of discrimination is an excellent one and I can see how you clearly related it to the show seeing as David is discriminated by his economic status and is made to feel as he doesn't belong because of his families income level (something he has no control over). Like you said despite him being a gifted student, he has to resort to other methods because of his economic disadvantage when compared to his peers. I would actually connect this to how those who are born into a lower economic environment (again something they had no control over) are more likely to commit crimes because of their environments. Overall great review of the show and I really enjoyed the points you covered in this blog post.

Cyberpunk Edge Runners

Cyberpunk Edge runners was something that I had heard a lot of people talk about but I had never gotten around to watching it. It was a good watch, I just wasn't the biggest fan of it though.

Going into the analysis of this show some of the ideas that I pulled from it was those capitalistic ideas and problems that stem from capitalism which relate to some of the shows we watched in the beginning of this semester. The wealthy are looking to gain more and more power (who would've thought) and they want to have total control of society and this comes from the use of the advanced technology. I'd like to connect this to real life, while we are not in such an advanced technological state such as the show, I would like to point out how technology is still something we use everyday in our lives that has a lot of control on us and even does surveillance on us. Whether it be our smartphones, computers, smart watches, etc.. the fact of the matter is that we are constantly under surveillance whether it is for security purposes, or to feed us targeted ads to make us consume more.

Also I would like to touch upon how when Davids mom got in the car accident, the insurance people didn't even bother to attempt to pull her out because of her coverage not being high enough or whatever, this was literally just absurd. However I believe that this scence is attempting to point at the fact that as healthcare services and similar things get more and more expensive, those who cannot afford them are going to be isolated from these services. These effects could later snowball into bigger problems health problems because of the lack of checkups (because of the price of them).

bluelockholytrinity-jpt1311

Perfect Blue

Perfect Blue was an interesting watch as it touched on some complex themes like the concept of identity and the effects of fame on a person's mental health.

Mima left the pop idol life and embarked on a new journey to pursue a career in acting. However, things did not go as she expected as she had some lunging deep within her that didn't want to be an actress. Her inner self hindered her progress toward self-discovery as she was overconcern about her public image. Mima struggles to shake off that feeling, and she starts hallucinating her dark side. As she continues to struggle with this new part of her life, she starts losing touch with reality and is haunted by her pop idol past and the scene she had to force herself to act out even though she didn't like it.

The film's use of imagery and nonlinear storytelling showcase the psychological turmoil that Mima was experiencing. The nonlinear storytelling that the film exhibits mixes up reality and fantasy, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that emphasizes Mima's turmoil. It was confusing for me as I couldn't tell if she was hallucinating during the last thirty minutes of the film or whether that was happening in real-time and that her past self had taken over. The film uses mirrors and reflections to showcase Mima's struggle with her identity as an actress or a pop idol and the different personas she is forced to adopt while acting.

Overall, Perfect Blue is an excellent example of how fame can be too much for a person and drag them to their mental health limits and break them. It was a good watch, but too much thriller for me, 6/10.

zotalks

I agree that this was definitely an interesting watch to say the least, and I actually wanted to further touch upon the point you make about Mima leaving her pop idol life to be an actress. She does this as her managers convinces her to do so since it is more lucrative, however sometimes in life, better paying or more lucrative doesn't always mean better. As you covered she didn't like being an actress and was overall very concerned about her public image that caused her to struggle a lot and lose touch with reality. Your analysis of the imagery that was used is a great one and one that I didn't give too much thought to in terms of the use of mirrors throughout the film. Also the film was at times very confusing and hard to follow as I wasn't sure what was real vs what was fake at times. Overall I loved your take on Perfect Blue as it was very insightful.

Perfect Blue

Perfect Blue was an interesting watch to say the least with some disturbing scenes. It touches upon some themes such as personal identity and chasing after money. I would like to touch upon chasing after money first seeing as Mima left the idol scene in order to attempt to be an actor as her managers told her it made more money. Obviously throughout the movie we are shown some of the negative effects that this decision has on her including losing her identity of who she is for a good part of the movie. I believe this is an important lesson that we should not forget seeing as money in life is not everything and pursuing what you love is something that is as important or even more important than chasing after money as we can get caught up in money and numbers and forget who we are.

Next thing I would like to touch upon is the theme of personal identity. As Mima goes deeper into the world of acting, she becomes increasingly unsure of who she is and where she belongs. Her struggle with identity is further complicated by the presence of her stalker, who seems to know more about her than she knows about herself further perpetuating those ideas of not knowing who one is. Adding on the use of reflections throughout the movie provide further evidence for the fact that Mima is not really looking at herself and that her self image of who she is is not present until the end of the movie where she stares at herself realizing who she is as a person and not the different parts of her (Actor, idol, etc..).

In conclusion this show was an interesting watch and was very confusing towards the later half of the show where I am not sure if it's events she is constructing / hallucinating or if these things are really happening (similar to scenes in American Psycho - don't cancel me for making this connection).

linaasca

This was the second manga I have ever read and it was definitely a trip for me. The gore was not the problem as the first manga I read was Berserk, but the reality behind this one did not compare. Sensoron was not the typical manga that I picture when I think of one, but I did enjoy reading about it. I think the "plot" was very interesting as it was technically set in one room with a small group of characters trying to write their own manga. As the reader, we follow their thoughts on what they're going to write, including historical events that actually happened versus what other countries believed happened. The manga follows several invasions and bombings that other countries such as China and United States paint Japan to be the bad guy. They used either fake, set up photographs, or misleading captions under them to set Japan up like it was their fault. The writing crew then explain that these false news stories were shown all around the world, giving Japan a bad reputation, and even causing Japan's citizens to be ashamed of their past. The common themes and ideas I picked out from this manga is obviously guilt and deception. There are several manga strips where these horrific pictures are shown to children of all ages and their opinion of Japan changes from being to victim country to self-hating their identity and culture. The other countries got what they wanted by twisting these pictures to make them as the victims. But my question is, is there bias in this manga that is deceiving us from believing Japan did NOTHING wrong? Because that's what it's looking like to me. The characters even have their own brawl at the end that is reflective of Japan versus other countries. The character that is representative of Japan tries defending themselves and making themself look like the victim, causing the other characters to feel sorry for them.

zotalks

Yes, it was definetly an interesting read to say the least. While the author rebuttals against some of the fake photos that were used against Japan, he generalizes the fact that some of the photos were fake, to then saying all the photos are basically fake and attempting to discredit certain events saying they never happened (Nanking). While we all know that everyone that participated in the war did some form of horrific things to other humans and what not, this manga reminds us to make sure we do our own research before spewing out all the things we have heard, since not everything we hear is a fact.

Sensoron

This manga while having some valid points, it is riddled with propaganda despite being highly critical of how Japan has been brainwashed due to western propaganda (the irony huh?). One of the valid points I would like to touch upon is the fact that he said we shouldn't believe everything we see or hear for face value, but instead we should do our own research and fact check it, just to make sure the information we are being fed is valid. This is an idea that I believe connects with modern day issues seeing as many people (especially on the internet) will hear a certain fact, or see a clip cut out of context and thus form a strong opinion on a topic without being truly informed of the whole scope of the issue that they have said opinion on. With that being said this manga is obviously a piece of right winged propaganda that attempts to make Japans own war crimes and other actions they did either played down or pretend like they never even occurred in the first place.

Another point in the manga that I would love to cover is that of Individualism in Japan, towards the begin of the class when we went over Orientalism and the generalization of countries, one of those that we went over was how many people saw Japanese people as people who were part of a society, and cared for their societal well being as a whole more than the well being of the individual. Throughout this manga we are shown that individualism still occurs in this culture however it just doesn't occur in the same way that we normally perceive it from the United States point of view.

Overall this manga was an interesting read and I would recommend it to others as long as they remember to not take everything that they read as a fact but instead fact check and do your own research (basically don't let the propaganda get you).

gabby-salvador

Your Name

Rating: 10/10 I am not normally one to be sappy over romantic movies like this, but something about this anime sparked my interest and I didn’t want the movie to end. Overall, "Your Name" explores the complex relationship between identity and power, particularly as it relates to the two main characters, Taki and Mitsuha. During the beginning of the movie, it is clear that Taki and Mitsuha have vastly different identities. Taki is a high school boy living in Tokyo, while Mitsuha is a girl living in the rural town of Itomori. Despite their different backgrounds, both characters feel constrained by the expectations placed on them by their families and communities. Taki struggles with his job at a restaurant and his strained relationship with his father, while Mitsuha is expected to participate in traditional ceremonies and support her family's shrine. However, when they begin to swap bodies, Taki and Mitsuha are given a taste of each other's lives, and they begin to see the world from a different perspective. This leads them to question their own identities and the power structures that shape them. For example, when Taki is in Mitsuha's body, he is able to confront her father and demand that he evacuate the town before a catastrophic event occurs. This moment of agency allows Taki to challenge the power dynamics within Mitsuha's family and community. Similarly, when Mitsuha is in Taki's body, she is able to assert herself in ways that were not possible before. She confronts Taki's boss at the restaurant and stands up for herself in a way that Taki was unable to do. This moment of empowerment allows Mitsuha to challenge the power dynamics within Taki's workplace. Throughout the movie, Taki and Mitsuha begin to question the roles that they are expected to play in society. They realize that their identities are not fixed, and that they have the power to challenge the structures that constrain them. This is also evident in the film's climax, when Taki and Mitsuha's actions transcend time and space, allowing them to rewrite their own destinies and alter the course of history.

zotalks

I agree that this movie is something that can definitely be hear string pulling and what not. Your take on identity and power is a great one that I had not thought too much into and I really enjoy the comparison of power systems that you place around them. Like you said, when they began to experience each others lives and have a sense of a different perspective it definitely lead them to question their own lives. Which is why I believe it is very important to look and judge our lives critically from different perspectives to open up our close minds that most of us have as regular humans.

Also the point that identities are not fixed is a great point, We all have the power to change the structures and constraints that are around us as we all have our own free will. Overall, great blog post and great insight :)

Your Name

It was definitely a pleasure to rewatch this movie as it is towards the top of my list when it comes to my favorite Anime Movies of all time. One of the bigger themes I would like to talk about is that of destiny and that everything that will happen to us is already predestined and "written down". This is shown through Taki and Mitsuha and how they end up finding each other. Though this is a point I would actually argue against as I believe that we as humans make our own destiny and write our own story of our lives depending on the actions we take and what sacrifices we make or refuse to make. Every action has it's own consequences and they each change the trajectory of our lives whether it be a big or small change.

Something else I would like to touch upon is the gender aspect of this show, we see Taki and Mitsuha change bodies throughout the show, but never do they change sexuality based on the body that they have. This connects to other animes we have seen throughout this class that our sex does not control over our gender and our sexual preferences.

Something that I am not sure if it is something we were supposed to pull from this anime or not is that as Humans we kind of always want a life that we don't have, Mitsuha (a girl from the country side) yearns to live a metropolitan lifestyle (the one that Taki lives) and Taki wants to live a calmer and more secluded lifestyle in the countryside. I have witnessed this dilemma with many people (including myself) that we always strive to be something kind of different than what we are.

macyocheese

Hetalia: Axis Powers Review (Ep. 1-19)

Rating 3/10

I thought this was going to be funny and entertaining and it kind of was but it was mostly just annoying. It was very fast paced and I was pretty confused throughout the show. I felt like there was a lack of structure. As the show progressed the axis powers joined together like in WW2 and the countries tended to reflect back on their past which I understood. I was confused on why the baby italy was in a dress and holy rome was there, everything about that made me uncomfortable.

I am gonna be honest, I do not know what the professor wants us to get out of this show. One thing I saw was sexuality, Italy was super weak and lame throughout the whole show. He showed very feminine qualities and as a kid wore a dress? He cried and complained a lot throughout the show. I want to know what the writer has against Italy. I looked up the meaning behind Hetalia and it means stupid Italy. I guess it is accurate for the most part based off of history...

Germany and Japan made sense based on stereotypes. Italy was the most annoying and obnoxious out of all the characters and France was a close second. I was also pretty confused on the plot. The flow of the show just confused me throughout. The axis powers would prepare to fight against England. However, I didn't understand the side of the allied powers. They were really unorganized.

I would not recommend this show unless you think you would like it and enjoy world history.

zotalks

Yeah, I agree with you during my first watch through of the show it was confusing in the aspect of what we were supposed to get out of the show but some of the things that I did pull from it was generalization and obviously the stereotypes that were present throughout the show. While I agree that I do not recommend this show, I believe that it does have satirical content that we can look at and laugh about and what not, however if anyone were to use 'facts' or depictions present throughout the show in order to base their beliefs on history and the generalization of those people from those countries. That would most likely not end well.

Hetalia

Hetalia axis powers was definitely an interesting watch to say the least. One of the first things I would like to point at is the fact that the countries are seen as anime boys. Obviously we can connect this with moe elements and what not seeing as there is no real explanation why this would happen (similar to battleship yamato a warship was depicted as an anime girl). To add on the depictions of these countries are kind of to poke fun at everyone equally by providing what we can consider a very stereotypical view on a lot of these anime characters. Obvious this anime is talking about axis powers and events of the world wars and some of its depictions of Countries is kind of funny but also interesting to look at especially since this is Japanese made content. For example the German representation thinks down upon on italy and furthermore supports those Nazi ideals of superiority which were present throughout this time in history.

This anime portrays many stereotypes throughout many countries which if not taken in a satirical and almost comedic way then this could perpetrate harmful stereotypes. One of those could be shown when we take a look at the French depiction of the country and how it is a very flirtatious and kind of 'weird' character , this can perpetuate harmful stereotypes of people from different countries and I kind of connect it back to the beginning of the class when we talked about Essentializing history and countries.

Overall I am not sure what to rate this anime but I don't think that I would really recommend this as an enjoyable watch, but I digress. As long as people take this anime with a grain of salt in terms of the streotyping that is present and we remember to think critically about the media we consume than it's not bad.

gurleend287

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (cut scene)

Although I don't frequently watch or play video games, that was an intriguing watch. A story-rich game with interesting characters, gorgeous scenery, and a distinctive fighting system is Xenoblade Chronicles 2. The issues that were covered throughout the narrative, though, were what I thought to be most fascinating about this game. These topics not only relate to the game's setting but also to contemporary social problems.

The idea of identity is one of the game's most important themes. Rex, the protagonist, is on a quest to learn who he really is and what he is here for. As we look for our position in the world and work to understand who we are as people, many individuals can connect to this in our own lives. The game, however, explores this topic further by highlighting how our identity may be impacted by circumstances outside of our control, such as our surroundings and the people we spend time with. This is especially true in today's culture, when the pressure to live up to expectations and conventions may affect our sense of self and prevent us from being uniquely ourselves.

The concept of power and its corrupting impact is another major subject. Jin, the main antagonist, is motivated by a thirst for vengeance and will stop at nothing to get the power he feels is necessary to carry it out. This is a reflection of the distorting impact of power, which permeates many facets of contemporary life. The drive for power may cause people to act in ways that are destructive to other people and the environment, from politicians to business executives.

The idea of hope and its capacity to motivate change are also discussed. Characters in the game encounter several challenges that appear insurmountable, yet they never give up. They are motivated to continue fighting by this hope, which also encourages others to support their cause. This is a strong lesson for us to remember as we navigate the many difficulties our planet faces today, from social injustice to environmental deterioration. Remembering that optimism may spur good change and motivate us to seek for a brighter future even in the midst of hardship is crucial. The world we live in and the difficulties our civilization faces are reflected in

Xenoblade Chronicles 2, in conclusion. It offers insightful understandings of these issues and their applicability to many people's lives through its investigation of identity, power, and hope.

zotalks

I enjoy your take of looking into the idea of identity as one of the themes. It is not something that I dove into too deeply while watching this but I really enjoy the perspective you provide on how there are many things outside of our control that can impact our identity.

Also your take on the drive for power and how many stop at nothing in order to achieve it is something that I connected to may characters that we have seen throughout animes. Though something I would like to add that you kind of hinted at is how behind their want for power, is a reason on why they want that power (whether its vengeance or other reasons).

Xenoblade Chronicles

Overall this was an interesting watch seeing as we have always watched anime in this class, switching over to watching game cut scene's was definitely interesting. While I have never played Xenoblade some of the things that I was able to pickup on while watching this is that the environment is crucial for the characters to be at the best of their abilities and full power. The low hanging fruit of comparisons would be with Naussicaa seeing as we just watched Naussicaa before this and they both have to do with taking care of the environment that we live in and being cautious about it (something that we as humans should probably be doing more of when it comes to our planet).

To add on we see concepts and ideas that connect with Naruto and many other animes we have watched through the ideas of 頑張る (Ganbaru) as the characters throughout these cutscenes and dialogue are shown to not give up no matter if something gets difficult or not. I can connect this to almost anything in life, where when a task seems almost too impossible to do or complete why not attempt to do it, there is nothing better in life than looking a challenge in the face and attempting to complete it no matter how impossible it may seem.

Overall I enjoyed watching these cutscenes and I might give this game a try whenever I have more free time, I believe the cutscenes brought deeper thought and ideas to ones mind than what we would normally expect from a lot of video games, so for that I really enjoyed watching this.

gurleend287

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (sub)

RATING: ★★★★

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind was a nice film to watch, though I do admit I may have fallen asleep in the middle of it. The movie is a beautiful exploration of the relationship between humans and nature, and how our actions can have devastating consequences on the environment. The film takes place in a world where a toxic jungle has taken over the earth, and humanity is constantly at war with itself over resources. Nausicaä, the protagonist of the film, is a young woman who has a deep understanding and love for the natural world, and she becomes a symbol of hope for both humans and nature.

One of the major themes of the movie is the destruction of the environment and the consequences of our actions. The toxic jungle in the film is a powerful symbol for the damage that humans have done to the environment, and how we continue to ignore the warning signs. This theme is particularly relevant in today's world, where we are facing the devastating effects of climate change and environmental degradation. It is a reminder that we need to take action to protect our planet before it's too late.

Another important theme in the film how females are portrayed as saviors for the environment. Nausicaä is a powerful example of this, as she possesses qualities that are traditionally associated with maternal figures, such as compassion, empathy, and a nurturing spirit. These qualities allow her to connect with the natural world in a deep and meaningful way, and to understand the needs of the environment in a way that others cannot. This is a powerful reminder that women have a unique perspective on environmental issues, and that their voices and actions are essential for creating a sustainable future.

In conclusion, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is a film that explores important themes related to the destruction of the environment and the role of females in protecting it. The movie is a powerful reminder that we need to take action to protect our planet before it's too late.

zotalks

I agree, this movie explains and portrays humans interaction with nature in a way that brings importance to perserving the environment and how there is consequences if we don't protect the planet we live on. A connection that I made with the bigger animals and insects in this film is that in the past the animals used to be bigger due to there being more oxygen, however in the past humans could not have lived in that atmosphere because of a different atmosphere buildup. I also like how you explained the female portrayal in this anime because I also believe it is a key theme, Nausicaa is still feminine and connects with the natural world as you said, but she is also ready to do what she has to do at times.

Nausicaa of the valley

Nausicaa of the valley of the wind was a very enjoyable movie that I had the pleasure of watching for the first time and I can honestly say that I enjoyed it a lot. The idea of nature taking back and reclaiming most of the earth is something that I was able to connect to Evangelion seeing as the Angels are coming to reclaim a lot of earth after the second impact where it caused the sea levels to rise. This part of nature coming back and fighting against Humans after humans destroyed or affected the environment is an interesting concept and I enjoy seeing it implemented in this way. The anime has a lot to do with the ideas of being cautious and taking care of our environment which is an important message but it shows how humanity as a whole has never really been cautious or caring for our environment and that we just abuse the earths natural resources and take advantage of each other just for our own personal agendas (whether its spreading religion, growing assets and wealth, or any other reasons). We see ourselves as above our natural environment and resources and it seems as we never take into account what the consequences of our actions will have on the planet we live on. While a lot of people advocate for going Green and all that pro environmental thoughts, not a lot actually gets done when it comes down to saving and helping the environment. While something such as this movie may not truly happen, if we continue to take our planet for granted and not look after it, we could all be in trouble and humanity as a whole could cease to exist.

Overall great movie that points out a lot of real and possible problems that can apply to all of us and I would definitely recommend this anime to anyone who hasnt seen it.

SwampCon 2023

SwampCon, this was honestly an enjoyable time going and visiting different events and seeing all the cosplayers. I saw many aspects that relate to this class and all the topics we have covered so far this semester. Those aspects include simulation vs simulacra, cosplaying, database animals, consumerism, and many others.

Consumerism: This was present throughout the convention through many ways, whether it be us consuming and making purchases at the venues with the various plushies, posters, clothing, and other items that were present through the venues, the K-POP events where we are consuming the korean pop music genre and all the other venues and events where we are being general consumers.

Simulation and Simulacra: Similar to SAO I experienced the VR escape room which was a simulation of a real life escape room and was overall a cool experience as I do not have too much experience with VR technology. Now when it comes to Simulacra, the example of this that I am using would be those who were cosplaying as they were representing characters that do not exist in reality. This ties into consumerism as they bought their costumes (or made them) but overall a lot of people had really cool costumes and I managed to take a couple pictures with them.

Moe elements and Database: With a lot of cosplayers, we are reminded that a lot of anime characters have many moe elements and have their aspects pulled from a database of what is popular and sticks with people. These elements can include colorful hair, a certain style of dressing, and other aspects (depending on what audience the character is supposed to appeal to).

Derivative of works: The derivative of works was clearly evident at the artist venues, where they painted a lot of famous characters and were selling the artwork of those characters (there were some very talented artists in the venues) and many of these works definitely pandered to Otakus.

Fan culture vs Official Culture: While I don’t believer I saw anything that we could consider Official Culture, there was loads of Fan culture present throughout swampcon, including anime characters (and attempting to guess who were the characters I was seeing), anime painting, and other forms of merchandise.

Cosplaying: Costume play (otherwise known as Cosplay) was very evident throughout this event with so many people being dressed up as certain characters (it felt out of place not being dressed up as something or someone lol) and it was cool seeing so many people expressing themselves through their character.

Overall Swampcon was a fun experience and I really enjoyed going (although i'm down $65 to swamp con), although I didn’t dress up it was cool seeing so many people as some of my favorite characters from different animes and medias (such as Noctus from FF, Maki from soul eater, and L from Deathnote). One thing that I wish I did get was a swampcon shirt but they said they were giving them out and when I asked the guy where they were giving it away he said idk, so rip to not getting a swampcon shirt, but other than that very fun event.

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